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    4.3 (634 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    Chips and drink
    Kevin H.

    Fucking love the food here. I ordered the spicy chicken sandwich, and it was so good. The bread was perfectly crispy, the chicken was incredibly flavorful, and whatever they coat it in is doing serious work. The place was busy, but the service was perfectly fine, the price was great for the amount of food, and I left very happy. I have been to other Cholita Linda locations and enjoyed them too, so I love that the quality seems consistent. Honestly, Cholita Linda might be the best newer local chain in the Bay Area. Definitely recommend it.

    Passionfruit combo juice - yummm
    Kay O.

    As my fiancé and I walked around downtown Alameda in and out of the adorable little shops, I became rather thirsty, and I came across great music coming out of this particular shop! As I walked into maybe get a little snack, they had fresh juice that was in their machines, looping around! I love the vibrant colors and feel of this restaurant, and the music matched it perfectly!! I forget what this drink was actually called, but it was something mixed with passionfruit, and it quench my thirst perfectly!! There were a number of items on the menu that looked delicious, but honestly with the drink I was satisfied!! I will definitely be back to try a taco or some sort of appetizer! And I will definitely get the drink again!! Hee

    Monica V.

    Haven't been here in like 3 years. I've been wanting to go back ever since then but Im rarely in the Alameda area. I finally found a reason to go and this was the list of places to go. I ordered most of my favorites: Cuban sandwich, yuka fries and tostones. My husband wanted to try their fish with plantain. My toddler just wanted a taco and rice. I loved everything especially the beans. I could not remember the beans from my last visit. I would eat a giant bowl of them. Service was fast and I'm glad the food came promptly. I already want to go back.

    YUCA FRITA Crispy yuca fries, golden and perfectly fried, offering a deliciously crunchy exterior and a soft, fluffy interior
    Breanne B.

    Love this place and wish I'd found it sooner. Many positive reviews as well as word of mouth for this chain. I'll be back many times! Fish was cooked Peru and seasoned well. Even the beans were well flavored and cooked. Has the strawberry Fresca also and this meal tasted great when I ate the leftovers later. My first ti having yuca Fritas which were amazing and paired well with this orange colored sauce that had a cilantro flavor. LOVE!!! Place was packed and had a constant line. You order and then sit. Very loud in there and about 10 tables only.

    Baja Fish Taco rice and beans yuca frita
    Marilyn G.

    Cholita linda is one of my favorite places to get delicious fish tacos Baja style. Everytime I finish my tacos, I instantly start regretting not ordering more. Their fish tacos are perfectly battered, crispy, covered in a bed of cabbage cilantro, crema, & their salsa. a slice of lime to add a lil Zest & wow, I could eat 5 of them after a good workout day. We usually order rice & beans, yucca frita, and occasionally an agua fresca. This time we ordered a strawberry & lemonade, super yum & perfect amount of tart & sweet. The yucca frita was crispy with savory sauce to pair with it. The rice and beans are simple but also so consistently deliciously cooked. The white rice is the best restaurant rice I ever had, I wish I could make it like This at home lolol. Overall, the food here has always been delicious. We order here frequently for the last few years and will continue to do so. Service is always positive, seamless and straightforward. The alameda location has seating inside, perfect for small groups or solo dining too. Overall great vibe, love this place!

    Cheryl M.

    First discovered Cholita Linda about 15 years ago at the Old Oakland Farmer's Market with their popular Baja fish tacos. They have since opened a number of brick-and-mortar locations in Berkeley, Oakland, Alameda and now the Embarcadero - SF First time at the Alameda location with great ambiance and fun, festive decor that transports you away. Place is casual dining and mostly self service: order at the counter and food brought to your table. Station for utensils, napkins and water. The Baja fish tacos are nicely crisp with a slaw and still the draw for me. Also, ordered a beef taco and will skip next time as it was meh... agua frescas are good, not overly sweet and delicious. I'll definitely return for their fish tacos and try their Latin-American inspired sandwiches like the Cubano (pulled pork shoulder), Papito (steak, plantains), Asado (Peruvian-style roast beef) or salads.

    Diane L.

    Cholita Linda is my go to for fish tacos. There are 3 in the Bay Area locations that I have tried. On Park Street, Telegraph & in Berkeley. I had dinner here and it was very good. The fish was crispy, the platanos were sweet and the black beans and white rice were good. I enjoyed the salad and the meal overall. I usually get the fish tacos, but this time I went for the pescado frito, fried fish plate. I will be back soon and will likely get the fish tacos because those are my favorite! I also like their margaritas when I'm imbibing. Cheers!

    Strawberry agua fresca
    Sydney J.

    I was in the area and felt like getting a drink, so I ordered the strawberry agua fresca. It has increased from what it used to be at Cholita Linda, but compared to drink prices nowadays it's not bad. It took them less than a minute to dispense and hand me the drink. It's acidic in a way that almost reminds me of lemonade, but I like it since it really evokes the flavor of real fresh strawberries and not artificially sweetened strawberry flavor. I would highly recommend their agua fresca.

    Carnitas Taco, Carne Asada Taco, Baja Fish Taco
    Wes O.

    Along Park street's line of restaurants sits Cholita Linda, a local chain serving Latin food. This was my first visit so I tried a trio of tacos: Baja fish, carnitas, and carne asada. All were delicious but the Baja fish taco was the star of the show with tender but crispy fried fish, flavorful sauce, fresh cabbage, and drizzle of lime. A batch of fresh churros were the cherry on-top to end the meal with some sweetness. Everything was affordable which was a welcome surprise in an expensive Bay Area neighborhood.

    Pescado Frito with pinto beans and a side salad. The sweet potatoes to the left were burnt, & the fish too fried for my taste
    Kendra F.

    Highly recommend! I've been here a handful of times and I've tried various items from the menu. In 2020 I kept ordering the Pescado Frito. I couldn't get enough. The papito is well made and probably my favorite item to get from here when I'm feeling very hungry. The caramelized onion, plantain and arugula really complement the steak. Huge fan and I've ordered it several times. I've had the salad, and felt it was small. Still good, but I didn't order again. Not saying I wouldn't - it would really depend on the mood. The pollo cholito is my fave after the sandwich, and probably something I would actually order more than the papito. I ordered this meal through DoorDash weeks ago. Tender, juicy pieces of chicken thighs, beans and rice were delicious as expected, and I always like salad being included. No guilt here with or without the salad though! The yuca fries were also a good addition to this meal. Thick and filling.

    Sally S.

    Whenever I'm in Alameda, I stop here for the Baja Fish tacos. The ingredients are fresh, the fish is perfectly battered and fried, and the taco is well prepared overall. The service is always very good and the restaurant is clean and bright. You can opt to sit at a bar against the front window, tables inside, or a few small tables on the sidewalk. Parking is usually not too difficult- unless it's a busy weekend. I'll keep going back for sure!

    Strawberry Agua
    Angela R. K.

    Food was fantastic. I love the design of the restaurant. Only downside was the wait time to receive our food.

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    What kind of fish are the fish tacos made of?

    Snapper

    Can you buy the sauce to take home?

    Not sure what sauce you're referring to but they've given a few 2oz containers of aioli or hot sauce to me before for free. Not sure about large containers of sauce, probably need to ask the staff directly since they are not publicly selling… 

    Are there any vegan options?

    They do have a tofu taco that is pretty good and if thats something you eat they will make any item on there menu with that instead.

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    Ohhh baby we got a winner!!!…read more I had high expectations when I saw the Michilin Bib hanging over the kitchen, and boy did it live up to it. Not only was the food great but it also has a very cozy and unique vibe inside (well I guess technically it's outside.) there was no line and we got our food quick, I can't think of one thing to complain about. I got three tacos, all costing a mere 5$; Pork: absolutely blew me away. The first taco I started with and set the bar very high. I tried the first bite with all my friends and we instantly locked eyes because we knew we found something special 9.7/10 Pollo: nearly on the same level as the pork. The red onions on top gave it great texture and a unique flavor profile 9.2/10 Barbacoa: on its own it was solid! But when compared to its counterparts it wasn't quite as jaw dropping. 8.1/10 Overall: 9.4/10

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